What is the review process after an examiner completes an action in inter partes reexamination?
After an examiner completes an action in inter partes reexamination, it undergoes a review process. The MPEP outlines this process: “After the conference, the proceeding, with the completed action, will be forwarded to the CRU Supervisory Patent Reexamination Specialist (SPRS) or Technology Center (TC) Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) for review.” If corrections or revisions are…
Read MoreWhat is the role of legal instrument examiners and paralegals in reexamination proceedings?
Legal instrument examiners and paralegals handle most of the initial clerical processing of the reexamination file. As stated in MPEP 2270: “The legal instrument examiners and paralegals will handle most of the initial clerical processing of the reexamination file.” This processing is overseen by the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) Supervisory Patent Reexamination Specialist (SPRS) or…
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